In a thrilling semi-final match on day 13 of the Australian Open, 19-year-old Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets to secure his spot in the men's singles final. The Italian will face Alexander Zverev in what is sure to be an epic showdown on Sunday. In other Australian Open action, GB's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won the wheelchair doubles title, while Andy Lapthorne secured the quad doubles title with partners Harry Poole, Emily Salley and Millie Sian.
Top tennis player Novak Djokovic faced disappointment at the Australian Open as he was forced to retire in the semi-final match against Alexander Zverev. The 37-year-old suffered a torn muscle in his left leg after losing the first set in a tie-breaker. This marks the second time in the last four Grand Slams that Djokovic has had to withdraw due to injury, raising questions about his fitness and ability to continue playing at such a high level. Despite the loss, Zverev advances to his third Grand Slam final and will be looking to finally capture his first title.
In a dramatic turn of events, Alexander Zverev advanced to the final of the Australian Open after his opponent and defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrew mid-match due to injury. Djokovic, who was already struggling with the injury in his quarter-final match, decided to retire after dropping the first set. This has kept Zverev's hopes alive for his first Grand Slam title after a string of unsuccessful attempts. Despite the disappointment, Djokovic showed respect for his competitor and Zverev acknowledged his greatness.
Alexander Zverev advances to his third Grand Slam final at the Australian Open after Novak Djokovic is forced to retire due to injury during their semifinal match. Despite some boos from the crowd, Zverev calls on fans to show respect and appreciation for Djokovic's contributions to the sport. This is not the first time Zverev has faced a semifinal retirement, having also withdrawn from a match against Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in 2022.
Alexander Zverev defends Novak Djokovic after a section of the crowd boos him for retiring from the Australian Open semi-final due to injury. Despite being booed by some in the crowd, Zverev urges people to respect Djokovic's decision as he has given everything to the sport for the past 20 years. This marks the fifth consecutive Grand Slam where Djokovic has failed to win the title, raising doubts about his chances of breaking Margaret Court's record.
The Australian Open quarterfinal match between Alexander Zverev and Tommy Paul was interrupted by a feather that fell onto the court during a crucial point. Zverev was visibly annoyed and argued with the chair umpire, claiming that there were numerous feathers on the court. This incident raised controversy and overshadowed the German's eventual quarterfinal win.
Novak Djokovic showed his fighting spirit and stamina as he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in an intense and entertaining four-set match at the Australian Open. The win not only put him into the semi-finals for the 12th time at Melbourne Park but also extended his record for most Grand Slam semi-final appearances to 50. Djokovic will now face Alexander Zverev in a highly anticipated clash for a spot in the final.
Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open title with a dominant win against Sloane Stephens. She aims to join a select group of women to complete a three-peat at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen also secured a first round victory, while Alexander Zverev will face a tough challenge from Lucas Pouille in his opening match. Despite a wobbly first set, Sabalenka managed to close out the match in two sets against Stephens.
American tennis sensation Taylor Fritz has secured his spot in the final of the ATP Finals after defeating powerhouse Alexander Zverev in a thrilling three-set match. He becomes the first American to reach the finals since 2006 and has a chance to claim the prestigious trophy last won by a US player in 1999. This marks Fritz's fourth consecutive victory over Zverev, solidifying his place as a top contender in the tennis world.
In a thrilling quarterfinal match, American Taylor Fritz finally broke his barrier and reached his first ever grand slam semifinal at the US Open by defeating fourth seed Alexander Zverev in four sets. This marks the second time an American has reached the semifinals at this year's US Open, with Emma Navarro also achieving the feat earlier in the day. Fritz's victory also continues a trend of American men making their first grand slam semifinal at the US Open for the third consecutive year.